Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
James Marvin Young
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
72d New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 6, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Wilderness Campaign, Virginia, USA
Citation
With two companions, voluntarily went forward in the forest to reconnoiter the enemy's position; was fired upon and one of his companions disabled. Pvt. Young took the wounded man upon his back and, under fire, carried him to within the Union lines.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Chautauqua County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 2, 1898
- Born: December 2, 1843, Ellicott, Erie County, NY, United States
- Died: November 30, 1913, Jamestown, NY, United States
- Buried: Lake View Cemetery (PM) (Highland Sec.-4), Jamestown, NY, United States